Facility Services will be carrying out a campus-wide power shut down on Sunday, June 24, 2012, from 7a.m. until 1 p.m. in order to complete maintenance work to the high voltage substation.
During this time no back-up power will be available. Each area will be responsible for obtaining its own generators if required and is asked to begin planning early for the shut-down.
Today's edition of Daily News marks the last for 2011. All our very best wishes for a happy holiday season and prosperous New Year. Daily News will resume regular daily coverage in the new year.
The Educational Development Centre will be hosting Winter Orientation for both full-time and part-time students who will be attending the University in the upcoming 2011 winter semester.
The orientation will be held at the Ambassador Auditorium, CAW Student Centre, from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, January 4.
Students who attend Winter Orientation will:
Shida Azari is using the holiday season as a chance to count her blessings and express her thanks.
“I feel extremely fortunate for the opportunity to study, research and discover at the University of Windsor,” says the fourth-year women’s studies major. “I can look forward to the new year with optimism because of the support I receive from faculty and staff.”
Among her blessings, Azari counts an alumni in-course scholarship.
SPSS 20, AMOS 20 and Maple 15 are now available on the Software Depot.
The new licensing for SPSS, AMOS and Maple have arrived and are now available for order on the Software Depot at www.uwindsor.ca/softwaredepot.
Highlights of SPSS 20
The University Club will close out 2011 after lunch on Friday, December 16.
The restaurant on the ground floor of Vanier Hall will re-open Monday, January 9.
Consult a schedule of end-of-semester operating hours for every Food Service outlet.
Friends and colleagues of Mary Ann Janisse are invited to an Open House to celebrate her retirement on Thursday, December 15 from 12:30 to 2 p.m. in room 500, Chrysler Hall Tower.
Mary Ann started her University of Windsor career in 2005 as 5th Floor Receptionist and Secretary for the President’s office. In 2009, she also assumed the duties of Secretary to the Director of Legal Services.
Well-wishers are invited to come out and enjoy refreshments in her honour.
The following union position is available to internal bargaining unit members only. Bargaining unit members interested in this position are requested to apply in writing by completing an 'Application for Transfer' form and forwarding it to: Department of Human Resources on or before 4:00 pm on the posting closing date. Please note: Union positions are covered by the union collective agreement, therefore, please be aware that we must allow our qualified unionized staff the first opportunity for transfer or promotion to these positions.
The Special Appointments Committee welcomes nominations/applications for Professor Emerita/Emeritus, University Professor, and Honorary Professor. A nomination or application for an eligible candidate must be submitted to the Office of the University Secretariat, by February 15, 2012. If you have any questions regarding this matter feel free to contact Maria Giampuzzi at Ext. 3317.
A sweet table worthy of Willy Wonka, complete with a river of chocolate and a traditional horse-drawn carriage ride, were some of the highlights of this year’s Mingle and Jingle faculty and staff Christmas event held on Tuesday over the lunch hour in the Winclare room.
The stand-up party, with hors d’oeuvres, dessert and coffee stations is a departure from the formal sit-down luncheons of previous years and gives faculty and staff a chance to visit and catch up with friends, says catering manager Dean Kissner.
